an effervescent drink made from fermented milk, traditional in the Caucasus and now popular as a health product
He considers kefir one of the best probiotic drinks available, as an enzyme-richfood containing beneficial micro-organisms that can colonise the intestinal tract.
Scientists believe ingredients in kefir may block immune responses which cause allergicreactions.
kefir in American English
(ˈkɛfər; kɛˈfɪr; ˈkifər)
noun
a thick, sour beverage fermented from cow's milk and usually containing a small amount of alcohol